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Hebrews · read by William Lavery
66 verses, in order. Only the verses William read aloud are shown.
Hebrews 1
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On many past occasions and in many different ways, God spoke to our fathers through the prophets.Read from KJV · The Lord Jesus in Hebrews
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But in these last days He has spoken to us by His Son, whom He appointed heir of all things, and through whom He made the universe.Read from KJV · The Lord Jesus in Hebrews
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The Son is the radiance of God's glory and the exact representation of His nature, upholding all things by His powerful word. After He had provided purification for sins, He sat down at the right hand of the Majesty on high.Read from KJV · The Lord Jesus in Hebrews
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So He became as far superior to the angels as the name He has inherited is excellent beyond theirs.Read from KJV · The Lord Jesus in Hebrews
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You will roll them up like a robe; like a garment they will be changed; but You remain the same, and Your years will never end."Read from KJV · Priestly ministry
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Are not the angels ministering spirits sent to serve those who will inherit salvation?Read from KJV · The Prodigal in the house (The Prodigal Son)
Hebrews 2
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how shall we escape if we neglect such a great salvation? This salvation was first announced by the Lord, was confirmed to us by those who heard Him,Read from KJV · The Lord Jesus in Hebrews
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In bringing many sons to glory, it was fitting for God, for whom and through whom all things exist, to make the author of their salvation perfect through suffering.Read from KJV · The Lord Jesus in Hebrews
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For both the One who sanctifies and those who are sanctified are of the same family. So Jesus is not ashamed to call them brothers.Read from KJV · The Lord Jesus in Hebrews
Hebrews 3
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Therefore, holy brothers, who share in the heavenly calling, set your focus on Jesus, the apostle and high priest whom we confess.Read from KJV · The Lord Jesus in Hebrews
Hebrews 4
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For the word of God is living and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it pierces even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow. It judges the thoughts and intentions of the heart.Read from KJV · Christ the Apostle and High Priest
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Nothing in all creation is hidden from God's sight; everything is uncovered and exposed before the eyes of Him to whom we must give account.Read from KJV · The Lord Jesus in Hebrews
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Therefore, since we have a great high priest who has passed through the heavens, Jesus the Son of God, let us hold firmly to what we profess.Read from KJV · The Lord Jesus in Hebrews
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For we do not have a high priest who is unable to sympathize with our weaknesses, but we have one who was tempted in every way that we are, yet was without sin.Read from KJV · Christ the Apostle and High Priest
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Let us then approach the throne of grace with confidence, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in our time of need.Read from KJV · The Lord Jesus in Hebrews
Hebrews 6
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It is impossible for those who have once been enlightened, who have tasted the heavenly gift, who have shared in the Holy Spirit,Read from KJV · Christ the Apostle and High Priest
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who have tasted the goodness of the word of God and the powers of the coming age—Read from KJV · Christ the Apostle and High Priest
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and then have fallen away—to be restored to repentance, because they themselves are crucifying the Son of God all over again and subjecting Him to open shame.Read from KJV · Christ the Apostle and High Priest
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For land that drinks in the rain often falling on it and that produces a crop useful to those for whom it is tended receives the blessing of God.Read from KJV · Christ the Apostle and High Priest
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But land that produces thorns and thistles is worthless, and its curse is imminent. In the end it will be burned.Read from KJV · Christ the Apostle and High Priest
Hebrews 7
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Therefore He is able to save completely those who draw near to God through Him, since He always lives to intercede for them.Read from KJV · The Lord Jesus in Hebrews
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Such a high priest truly befits us—One who is holy, innocent, undefiled, set apart from sinners, and exalted above the heavens.Read from KJV · The Lord Jesus in Hebrews
Hebrews 9
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For Christ did not enter a man-made copy of the true sanctuary, but He entered heaven itself, now to appear on our behalf in the presence of God.Read from KJV · Sin: Pleasures, Punishment, Putting Away
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Nor did He enter heaven to offer Himself again and again, as the high priest enters the Most Holy Place every year with blood that is not his own.Read from KJV · Sin: Pleasures, Punishment, Putting Away
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Just as man is appointed to die once, and after that to face judgment,Read from KJV · Sin: Pleasures, Punishment, Putting Away
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so also Christ was offered once to bear the sins of many; and He will appear a second time, not to bear sin, but to bring salvation to those who eagerly await Him.Read from KJV · The Lord Jesus in Hebrews
Hebrews 10
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If we deliberately go on sinning after we have received the knowledge of the truth, no further sacrifice for sins remains,Read from KJV · Sin: Pleasures, Punishment, Putting Away
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but only a fearful expectation of judgment and of raging fire that will consume all adversaries.Read from KJV · Sin: Pleasures, Punishment, Putting Away
Hebrews 11
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By faith Abel offered God a better sacrifice than Cain did. By faith he was commended as righteous when God gave approval to his gifts. And by faith he still speaks, even though he is dead.Read from KJV · Hebrews 11
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By faith Enoch was taken up so that he did not see death: "He could not be found, because God had taken him away." For before he was taken, he was commended as one who pleased God.Read from KJV · Hebrews 11
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And without faith it is impossible to please God, because anyone who approaches Him must believe that He exists and that He rewards those who earnestly seek Him.Read from KJV · Hebrews 11
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By faith Noah, when warned about things not yet seen, in godly fear built an ark to save his family. By faith he condemned the world and became heir of the righteousness that comes by faith.Read from KJV · Hebrews 11
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By faith Abraham, when called to go to a place he would later receive as his inheritance, obeyed and went, without knowing where he was going.Read from KJV · Hebrews 11
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By faith Jacob, when he was dying, blessed each of Joseph's sons and worshiped as he leaned on the top of his staff.Read from KJV · Hebrews 11
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By faith Joseph, when his end was near, spoke about the exodus of the Israelites and gave instructions about his bones.Read from KJV · Hebrews 11
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By faith Moses' parents hid him for three months after his birth, because they saw that he was a beautiful child, and they were unafraid of the king's edict.Read from KJV · Sin: Pleasures, Punishment, Putting Away
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By faith Moses, when he was grown, refused to be called the son of Pharaoh's daughter.Read from KJV · Sin: Pleasures, Punishment, Putting Away
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He chose to suffer oppression with God's people rather than to experience the fleeting enjoyment of sin.Read from KJV · The Greatness of God
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By faith the prostitute Rahab, because she welcomed the spies in peace, did not perish with those who were disobedient.Read from KJV · Hebrews 11
Hebrews 12
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Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off every encumbrance and the sin that so easily entangles, and let us run with endurance the race set out for us.Read from KJV · Inheritance in Hebrews 12
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Let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy set before Him endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.Read from KJV · Christ the Apostle and High Priest
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Consider Him who endured such hostility from sinners, so that you will not grow weary and lose heart.Read from KJV · Inheritance in Hebrews 12
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And you have forgotten the exhortation that addresses you as sons: "My son, do not take lightly the discipline of the Lord, and do not lose heart when He rebukes you.Read from KJV · Inheritance in Hebrews 12
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Endure suffering as discipline; God is treating you as sons. For what son is not disciplined by his father?Read from KJV · Inheritance in Hebrews 12
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Furthermore, we have all had earthly fathers who disciplined us, and we respected them. Should we not much more submit to the Father of our spirits and live?Read from KJV · Inheritance in Hebrews 12
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Our fathers disciplined us for a short time as they thought best, but God disciplines us for our good, so that we may share in His holiness.Read from KJV · Inheritance in Hebrews 12
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No discipline seems enjoyable at the time, but painful. Later on, however, it yields a harvest of righteousness and peace to those who have been trained by it.Read from KJV · Inheritance in Hebrews 12
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Make straight paths for your feet, so that the lame may not be disabled, but rather healed.Read from KJV · Inheritance in Hebrews 12
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See to it that no one is sexually immoral, or is godless like Esau, who for a single meal sold his birthright.Read from KJV · Three sons
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For you know that afterward, when he wanted to inherit the blessing, he was rejected. He could find no ground for repentance, though he sought the blessing with tears.Read from KJV · Three sons
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Therefore, since we are receiving an unshakable kingdom, let us be filled with gratitude, and so worship God acceptably with reverence and awe.Read from KJV · Inheritance in Hebrews 12
Hebrews 13
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Do not neglect to show hospitality to strangers, for by so doing some people have entertained angels without knowing it.Read from KJV · Priestly ministry
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Keep your lives free from the love of money and be content with what you have, for God has said: "Never will I leave you, never will I forsake you."Read from KJV · Christ the Apostle and High Priest
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So we say with confidence: "The Lord is my helper; I will not be afraid. What can man do to me?"Read from KJV · Christ the Apostle and High Priest
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We have an altar from which those who serve at the tabernacle have no right to eat.Read from KJV · Applications from Solomon
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Although the high priest brings the blood of animals into the Holy Place as a sacrifice for sin, the bodies are burned outside the camp.Read from KJV · The Lord Jesus in Hebrews
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And so Jesus also suffered outside the city gate, to sanctify the people by His own blood.Read from KJV · The Lord Jesus in Hebrews
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Therefore let us go to Him outside the camp, bearing the disgrace He bore.Read from KJV · Priestly ministry
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Through Jesus, therefore, let us continually offer to God a sacrifice of praise, the fruit of lips that confess His name.Read from KJV · Priestly ministry
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And do not neglect to do good and to share with others, for with such sacrifices God is pleased.Read from KJV · Partaking in the house (The Lord's Supper)
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Now may the God of peace, who through the blood of the eternal covenant brought back from the dead our Lord Jesus, that great Shepherd of the sheep,Read from KJV · The Lord Jesus in Hebrews
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equip you with every good thing to do His will. And may He accomplish in us what is pleasing in His sight through Jesus Christ, to whom be glory forever and ever. Amen.Read from NKJV · The Lord Jesus in Hebrews